Youths

Chris Zimmerman (2024)

Volleyball

Chris Zimmerman made a huge impact as a first-year volleyball player in Ontario University Athletics.

The six-foot-four setter was named the 2022-23 OUA men’s volleyball rookie of the year for his outstanding play with the Queens University Gaels. Zimmerman, a graduate of Duchess Park Secondary, finished the regular season ninth overall in assists per set, with an average of 8.08. Not only did he excel in coordinating the Gaels’ offensive attack, he was a major contributor on defence with 1.39 digs per set. Zimmerman helped his Kingston-based club to an 11-9 record.

Zimmerman continued his growth as a player in 2023-24. In the regular season, he averaged 8.83 assists per set, good for seventh overall in the league. As a team, the Gaels were among the best, finishing second with a match record of 15-5.